The ABCs of Dealing With Domestic Violence

4 Tips For Winning Your Personal Injury

21 February 2017

If you have been involved in a personal injury, it's a good idea to do everything you can to win your case. Many times, personal injury cases are dismissed because there is just not enough evidence or effort put forth by the injured party for the insurance to provide compensation for the injuries. Here are four tips to consider to ensure that you win your case: Save All of the Evidence: From the moment the injury has occurred to the moment that the case is settled, you need to save all of the evidence.

Injured Veterans: What Does the VA Owe You?

8 February 2017

Being an injured veteran is a unique situation in that there are a lot of services available, but those services are sometimes hard to get to. The Department of Veteran Affairs (the VA) specifically has a compensation system for disabled veterans that provides monetary compensation and enhanced medical support, but there are a few forms of proof that need to be presented first. If your condition is related to military service, or if you're not sure about how your condition could be compensated, here's a bit of information to point you in the right direction.

4 Tips For Dealing With A Difficult Soon To Be Ex-Spouse

7 February 2017

The challenges of being married can be overwhelming to some people and may end in divorce. Of course, this decision isn't always easy to arrive at, and there are almost sure to be hurt feelings along the way. The key to stressing less about the end of your marriage may be knowing how to get through it with a difficult partner. This will take some effort on your part, but being aware of tips can be helpful to you.

Time to Plan Your Will? 4 Tips to Avoid Having It Contested

7 February 2017

Now that you've reached retirement age, it's time to start thinking about your future. Part of that future includes estate planning. You might not want to think about your estate right when you're about to embark on a life away from work and responsibilities. However, this is the time when you need to have your final plans in order. One of the most important parts of your estate is your last will and testament.

What You Need To Know About Catheter Malpractice

21 December 2016

Catheters are a commonly used medical device and are often considered harmless. However, human error, or medical malpractice, can turn routine catheter use into something far more serious and dangerous. Unfortunately, you or a loved one know the risk associated with catheter malpractice all too well. It's important to understand that you are not alone and that you do have legal options. Infections In terms of injury, infections present the most common threat.

What To Do When You're Bitten By A Friend's Dog

1 December 2016

When the dog of a friend bites you, the relationship might suffer. They might not want to take responsibility for what happened and refuse to help with medical or hospital bills. This may surprise you, but you still have the ability to file some kind of claim to ensure that you receive the financial help you need. In order to keep your case on track, you've got to pay attention to these pointers.

Denied Benefits? Understanding the Social-Security Disability Appeals Process

9 November 2016

If you were denied social-security disability benefits after your initial application, there's no need to be alarmed. Each state in the US is slightly different, but overall, 64% of applications for social-security disability benefits are denied. Whether your application was denied because it was incomplete or the SSA determined that you are not disabled, you have a process of appeal to try and get the benefits you deserve. Filing for a Reconsideration

Tips For New Employers To Deal With Negative Background Check Results

21 October 2016

As the hiring manager or owner of a small business, venturing into those first few interviews can be difficult. When you find that perfect candidate, it's always a good idea to run a complete background check. Unfortunately, those background checks aren't always flawless. So, what happens if you get one back with what appears to be problematic information? Do you immediately rescind the offer or do you do something different? Here are a few tips to help you decide.